Grant will help buy self-contained breathing apparatuses OSWEGO — State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (SD-50) announced in December that a $300,000 state grant has been awarded to the City of Oswego Fire Department for the purchase of 30 new self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs), cylinders, and masks. The new SCBAs will replace aging safety equipment and […]
Grant will help buy self-contained breathing apparatuses
OSWEGO — State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (SD-50) announced in December that a $300,000 state grant has been awarded to the City of Oswego Fire Department for the purchase of 30 new self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs), cylinders, and masks.
The new SCBAs will replace aging safety equipment and will be used to provide a portable, independent supply of breathable air to users in hazardous environments involving high heat, smoke, toxic gases, and oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
“Our firefighters put their lives on the line every day,” Senator Ryan said of the funding. “It is our responsibility to ensure they have the tools necessary to do their jobs safely and effectively while serving our community.”
The Oswego Fire Department serves 250,000 people annually.
Paul Conzone, Oswego’s Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management said of the new equipment, “These new SCBA are updated to the latest NFPA standards and include cutting-edge technologies that will result in increased public safety.”
City of Oswego Mayor Robert Corridino added, “The new SCBA equipment will greatly enhance public safety by allowing us to acquire critical gear that protects our firefighters while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources. We are deeply appreciative of Senator Ryan and his team’s dedicated efforts in securing this funding, which will strengthen Oswego’s public safety capabilities now and into the future.”
